Colón hold on for golden win in Corrientes as Comunicaciones falter | OneFootball

In a heart-stopping finish, Colón secured a vital victory on their visit to Mercedes after defeating Comunicaciones 86 to 83. The team from Santa Fe relied on an outstanding performance by Bautista Fernández, the game’s top scorer with 25 points, supported by a solid Feder Ponce, who contributed 22 points.

A Three-Point-Filled Start

The Sabalero started by setting the pace of the game with high effectiveness from beyond the arc, pulling ahead 13-5 midway through the first quarter. However, “Comu” responded thanks to the entrance of Pineda and Allende, managing to turn things around and close the first quarter ahead 22-20.

Parity was the constant throughout the second quarter. Although Fernández was already showing off his shooting skills, the home team took advantage of Lockett’s strength on the boards and Machuca’s leadership to head into halftime with a slight lead: 47 to 43.

Effectiveness and Resilience

After halftime, Colón regained their rhythm and confidence. With an impressive 46% three-point shooting, the red-and-black team took the lead again. Despite losing González (ejected for two unsportsmanlike fouls), Fernández’s “hot hand” kept the Santa Fe offense going, entering the final quarter ahead 65-63.

A Movie-Like Ending

The final stretch was a battle of details. When it seemed Colón would close it out comfortably (leading 79-75 with less than three minutes left), the class of Damián Pineda (16 points) emerged to tie the game at 82 with just 54 seconds on the clock.

In the closing moments, Colón kept their cool and managed to pull ahead by three points (86-83). With only 3.8 seconds left to play, Comunicaciones had one last chance to force overtime, but couldn’t find a clear shot. It was a victory for Colón who, thanks to their consistency and efficiency, ended up doing better in Corrientes territory.

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